Punta Cana Soccer Clinics
Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort in Punta Cana is partnering with the Real Madrid Foundation in an effort to 
inspire and encourage an active lifestyle at a young age by developing skills in a unique and exciting environment. Soccer professionals from the Real Madrid Foundation (RMF) will train boys and girls ranging from ages five to 17 during three separate five-day clinics at the resort. All proceeds from the clinics will go to the Real Madrid Foundation to help underprivileged children. The clinics are August 22-26, August 29-September 2 and September 5-9 and cost $299/child. Clinics are split into different groups by age and each session is an hour and 45 minutes per day. These short sessions give players quality time with their families, new friends and an opportunity to experience the many amenities of the resort. Along with its onsite professional soccer field, the complex boasts a PGA-rated 18-hole golf course, seven tennis courts, two multi-sports courts, two basketball courts, a semi-professional baseball field and a stadium-style sports theater for optimal game viewing – all on property, making the property an ideal choice for Real Madrid Foundation’s clinics.
Children Free at Hyatt Ziva
Children up to age 12 stay, also play and eat for free at the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, Hyatt Ziva Puerto 
Vallarta and the Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall for stays through December 20 (some black out dates apply). Just book by July 5 for a minimum 3-night stay. Up to two children are free per room. These upscale and all-inclusive properties offer a great selection of dining options, pools including special water play areas for children, spa, gym, daily activities with a cultural flair, kids programming and evening entertainment. Water sports are also available at Puerto Vallarta and Rose Hall. Los Cabos and Rose Hall showcase swim-up suites and Los Cabos has spacious two bedroom suites ideal for families. Each resort also has a club level with added amenities including a club lounge and 10 percent off at the spa.
Kidzania!
Kidzania comes to the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico from July 6 to August 17. 
This entertaining program provides children and their parents a safe, unique, and very realistic educational environment that allows children between the ages of 4-12 to do what comes naturally to them: role-playing by mimicking traditionally adult activities. As in the real world, children perform “jobs” and are either paid for their work (as a fireman, doctor, police officer, journalist, shopkeeper, etc.) or pay to shop or to be entertained. The indoor theme park set up in the hotel’s ballroom is a city built to scale for children, complete with buildings, paved streets, vehicles, a functioning economy, and recognizable destinations. The fee to participate can be paid for with your resort credits that are included with your stay. Also this summer, children can stay and eat for free at select Palace Resorts. Choose from Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Moon Palace Jamaica Grande, Cozumel Palace, Beach Palace or Playacar Palace and receive complimentary meals and stays for two children ages 12 and under per room. Just book by August 28 for travel through August 31.
Big Island Luxury
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, located on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast, recently announced its Family Fun-N-Sun package with a wide variety of amenities and recreation. The package includes the use of two guestrooms, with the second room offered at half price. You also get a daily breakfast buffet for up to four people and a backpack stuffed with kid-friendly amenities. In addition, children age 12 and under dine free from the Keiki (kids) menu at the Ocean Grill and Bay Terrace when dining with an adult. Junior Golfers (up to age 17) also play free on the Keiki Golf Course when playing with a paid adult. The offer requires a minimum three-night stay and is valid for travel through December 23. This luxury and iconic resort showcases a number of free cultural activities for families, such as ukulele lessons, fish-feeding tours and a visit to Hawaiian petroglyphs and shelter caves.
Nickledeon Resort in the Riviera Maya
Karisma Hotels & Resorts and Viacom International Media Networks have confirmed that a second Nickelodeon-
themed resort is in the works in Mexico. Ground has been broken on Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya and the property is slated to open in December 2017. The property will boast plenty of swim-up and infinity suites featuring pools on a private balcony or terrace space as well as spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. For younger guests, the resort will house Nickelodeon Place, which will include a kid’s club, Character Central for meet and greets and a kid’s spa, among other features. The property will also feature Studio Nick, a theater that serves as the setting for a variety of immersive entertainment experiences. There will be half of a dozen restaurants including two oceanfront eateries and even a food truck where you can eat outside picnic-style! A majority of the resort’s organic produce will be sourced from their greenhouse located next door. Additionally, Nickelodeon Spa-ahh will beckon with relaxation. Reservations will be accepted early next year. If you can’t wait for such an experience, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is opening this June 11!
Children Free at AMResorts
Two children stay and eat free with two paying adults at Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas from May
1 to December 22, 2016 and again from August 19-December 22, 2017 when booked by May 31. Children must stay in the same room as parents. Note that this offer can be combined with other applicable discounts or offers and some blackout dates and restrictions may apply. Choose from a wide variety of family-friendly beach resorts in Mexico (Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun/Riviera Maya, Cozumel and Huatulco), the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana and La Romana), Costa Rica (Guanacaste), Curacao and Jamaica (Montego Bay). In 2018, new and all-inclusive Dreams Resorts will be opening up in Puerto Rico and Panama.
Grenada Luxury for Families
The Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa in Grenada has a special summer package for families. The Family Escape provides a second suite for children for half off, free dinner for children each night, one family lunch and a gift for your children on arrival with a minimum 4-night stay. Or you can choose a resort credit (to use at the spa or restaurants) worth up to $1000 instead. Offers are not combineable. Calabash is an upscale, intimate and beachfront resort with 30 suites and 2 to 5-bedroom Estate Homes. The property even has a special Kids Concierge. The staff can put together a variety of activities including kids cooking classes, sailing or stand-up paddle board lessons, tennis lessons, movies nights, crafts and campfires. The resort also gives back to the local community by supporting local children’s homes. Their Pack for a Purposes encourages guests to bring much needed supplies for donation.
Andaz Maui Villas
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort recently introduced three new oceanfront residential-style villas ideal for family 
getaways. The spacious villas include such modern touches as private lanais, full kitchens and baths with ocean views. Each villa has custom-made furniture, a private outdoor plunge pool or hot tub, Viking range barbecue grills, and lounge areas accented with ottomans and platform beds. Villa reservations start at $1,750 a night and are inclusive of round-trip airport transfers or valet parking for one vehicle for a guest’s duration of stay; daily breakfast in Ka’ana Kitchen; up to $300 in resort credits; free internet, complimentary snacks and nonalcoholic beverages and access to the activities and amenities available at the resort. Villa guests are also connected with a personal VIP concierge prior to arrival who can arrange a custom itinerary including everything from coordinating a private Chef’s dinner or mixology class on the lanai to stocking the refrigerator upon check-in, arranging bespoke adventures around the island, and more.
Children Free in Barbados
Children 12 and under stay and eat for free from April 18-October 31 at Cobbler’s Cove, a Relais & Chateau property located on the west coast of Barbados. The intimate beachfront resort with 40 suites feels like an English country house with beautif
ul gardens and afternoon tea served daily. From their private beach your family can enjoy a nice variety of free motorized and non-motorized water sports (some include lessons) with good snorkeling just off shore. There is also free tennis, a spa, gym, yoga classes, weekly manager reception, free internet and a restaurant. Golf is available nearby as well as a Cricket Academy where children and teens can learn Barbados’ most popular sport. Off property you can swim with turtles, horseback ride, surf and more. Cobbler’s Cove also offers connecting suites and two bedroom suites (not on the kids’ free promo) and also has a package with all meals included. Just during the peak winter season, the resorts is open to guests over the age of 12.
Zika Updates
Information about Zika is constantly evolving and the CDC is now in Brazil doing an intensive study to find out if there is a link between the virus and birth defects. In the meantime, information is constantly developing. The best way to get the most updated information is at http://www.cdc.gov/zika/ that includes information about the disease, prevention, the areas with active Zika and more. Please contact your family physician to discuss the details.
